Firms now typically use electronic data interchange (EDI) via the Inte

QUESTION

Firms now typically use electronic data interchange (EDI) via the Internet to coordinate the flow of materials into manufacturing, through manufacturing, and out to customers

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

ANSWER

TRUE
Firms now typically use some form of supply chain information system to coordinate the flow of materials into manufacturing, through manufacturing, and out to customers. Sometimes, customers also are integrated into the system. There are a variety of options for global supply chains. Electronic data interchange (EDI) refers to the electronic interchange of data between two or more companies